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Leclerc leads Verstappen in Hungary FP1 but suffers mechanical issue

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:49 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Leclerc leads Verstappen in Hungary FP1 but suffers mechanical issue

Summary

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, clocking a 1m 19.075s at the Hungaroring. Leclerc led Max Verstappen by 0.484 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton in third. The session was disrupted by mechanical issues for Leclerc and a red flag caused by Lance Stroll's car failure. Leclerc's session ended prematurely due to a mechanical problem near the pit lane with seven minutes remaining. All teams are focusing on qualifying simulations ahead of the race this weekend.

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Key Details

•Leclerc finishes FP1 ahead with a time of 1m 19.075s
•Verstappen follows in second, 0.484 seconds behind
•Hamilton rounds out the top three
•Session faced interruptions due to Stroll's car failure
•Leclerc's session ends early due to a mechanical issue

What they're saying

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Charles Leclerc finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver heading Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team mate Lewis Hamilton.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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